Lab Values

Question 1

Normal Values for WBCs

Answer 1

5-10

Question 2

Normal Values for platelets

Answer 2

140-400

Question 3

Normal values for Hemoglobin (men and women together)

Answer 3

12-17

Question 4

Normal value for hematocrit for men

Answer 4

42-52%

Question 5

Normal value for hematocrit for women

Answer 5

37-47%

Question 6

Normal Sodium values

Answer 6

134-142

Question 7

Normal Potassium values

Answer 7

3.7-5.1

Question 8

Normal calcium values

Answer 8

8.6-10.3

Question 9

Will increased reflexes be seen with high or low Ca

Answer 9

Low

Question 10

Will decreased reflexes be seen with high or low Ca

Answer 10

High

Question 11

Will CHF, severe burns, and COPD lead to increased or decreased hemoglobin

Answer 11

increased (polycythemia)

Question 12

Polycythemia =

Answer 12

high levels of hemoglobin/hematocrit

Question 13

Causes of hypokalemia (think: “ditch” K+)

Answer 13

1. ) Diuretics
2. ) Inadequate consumption of K+
3. ) Too much water
4. ) Cushing’s syndrome
5. ) Heavy fluid loss

Question 14

Will high or low BP be seen with hypokalemia

Answer 14

Low BP

Question 15

What will be seen on an EKG with hypokalemia

Answer 15

• ST depression

- Shallow T Wave

Question 16

Causes of hyperkalemia (think: “cared” about K+)

Answer 16

1. ) Cellular movement of K+ from intracellular to extracellular (burns, tissue damage)
2. ) Adrenal insuffciency (Addison’s dz)
3. ) Renal failure
4. ) Excessive K+ intake
5. ) Drugs

Question 17

Tall T-waves will be seen with hyper or hypo kalemia

Answer 17

Hyperkalemia

Question 18

What will be seen on an EKG with hyperkalemia

Answer 18

Tall T waves